Research on the Criminal Law Response to Telecom Fraud in the Digital Society

With the rapid development of the digital society, telecom fraud has increasingly exhibited characteristics of intelligence, cross-border operations, and concealment, posing serious threats to both the economy and individual interests. However, the current criminal law has many deficiencies in addressing such crimes, making it difficult to effectively curb their spread. This paper analyzes the current state and characteristics of telecom fraud and explores the shortcomings of criminal law in responding to these new forms of fraud in the digital society. It proposes measures such as enhancing the adaptability of the law, improving sentencing standards, and strengthening cross-border judicial cooperation. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the importance of a coordinated response between technological means and the law, recommending the use of big data and artificial intelligence to improve the investigation and prevention of telecom fraud. The study suggests that only through the deep integration of legal frameworks and technology can the increasingly complex issue of telecom fraud in the digital society be effectively addressed.